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R503 GAP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,162 mi
Last recorded152,162 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 152,162 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding not holed

rear exaust corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,804 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,844 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,354 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 118,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,981 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 108,981 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 104,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,211 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R503 GAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R503 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R503 GAP registered?

R503 GAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R503 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 GAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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